According to a May 23, 2016 news release, a study just published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research has demonstrated an “association between children’s abilities in common movements like jumping, running and walking at 18 months and stronger bones as an adolescent. It is thought that these movements in toddlers place a stress on the bones, causing them to react by …

Please join us on Saturday, June 25, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm as Dr. Criag McAllister leads a series of lectures about advances in joint replacements. Please visit our website at Swiftpath.com/UW-Bothell for the full agenda and to register, or call us at 425.284.7270 Event Information: Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016 Time: 9:00 am …

In today’s world, people are more and more focused on getting better results faster. Well, the realm of spine surgery is no different, as people have started looking for an alternative to traditional spine surgery.

Traditional spine surgery is an invasive procedure where the doctor temporarily pulls the muscles surrounding the spine aside to get a better view of the injury. Just like other traditional surgical procedures …

Pain and tenderness at the top of the shoulder and difficulty reaching the arm across the body—to swing a golf club or put on a seat belt, for example—may be a sign of acromioclavicular arthritis.

The acromioclavicular (ah-kro-mee-o-klah-vik-u-ler) joint, sometimes called the AC joint, is located at the top of the shoulder where the clavicle (collarbone) and highest part of the scapula (shoulder blade) meet.

At one point or another we have all heard somebody say “drink your milk if you want strong healthy bones!” This suggestion implies that you need vitamin D for strong healthy bones; a widely known fact that everybody adheres to, but what about vitamin C?

Without our knees we would all walk like straight-legged zombies, a funny image indeed. Our knees are what allow us to walk like normal human beings. Thus, the importance of our knees should not be undermined. Our knees are made up of many parts, and a crucial piece of the puzzle for optimal knee function is the menisci.

Prevention of knee injuries, whether acute (knee ligament sprains) or chronic (knee tendonitis, bursitis, or the management of arthritis) is a frequent question to any fitness and health practitioner.

Regardless of the exercise program or the age or gender of the participant, there are key points that should be addressed. First, a flexibility program incorporated into an exercise program is usually a good start.

Ron Gregush, MD   Hip pain can be a very frustrating and debilitating problem. It can lead to avoidance of physical activity, lack of sleep, weight gain, and even depression. Hip pain can affect people of all ages and can be due to a number of different causes. Recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment …

Please join us on Tuesday, April 19 th at 7pm as Dr. Ronald Gregush & Dr. Camille Clinton lead an interactive discussion about the advances in joint replacements. Topics to be discussed include: Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgery MIS/Navigated Hip & Knee Replacements Outpatient Knee Replacement Featured Speakers: Dr. Ronald Gregush & Dr. Camille Clinton Register …

Camille Clinton, MD   Knee replacement is an extremely successful procedure which is performed for severe knee arthritis when symptoms can no longer be relieved by non-operative measures. There are no strict age criteria for patients undergoing knee replacement, but patients do need to be in adequate health to undergo surgery and actively participate in …